Both drivers charged with careless driving; traffic light hit

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Mr. Trabucco struck the traffic light

PARSIPPANY — Mr. David Mecca, 27, Montville was traveling south on North Beverwyck Road when he attempted to make a left turn onto Vail Road and was struck by a 2014 Mitsubishi driven by Mr. Vincent M. Trabucco, 22, Randolph, on Friday, July 10, at 8:15 p.m.

Mr.Trabucco was traveling north on North Beverwyck Road when he proceeded to go around another vehicle that stopped at the light on North Beverwyck Road at the traffic light. Going through the traffic light he was struck on the driver’s side causing him to jump a curb, and knock down a traffic signal.

Police investigation revealed that both vehicles were at fault for attempting to make it through the light on a yellow signal.

Both drivers were issued a summons for Careless Driving by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Clarence DeLoatch.

Mr. Meccas was driving a 2013 Nissan. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.